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National Security Human Capital Program
Could the U.S. Bring Back the Draft?In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Dr. Guido Rossi sits down with Katherine Kuzminski, Director of Studies at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), to explore...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program
Hegseth Brings the Culture War to CombatThe fundamental challenge of military leadership lies in creating cohesive teams that can work together in an environment of mortal risk and, when called upon to do so, use le...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Podcast
National Security Human Capital Program
Hegseth Says Trump Boosted Military Recruiting. It’s Been Improving for over a YearDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says military recruiting has shot up since the Trump administration's return. In fact, it's been improving for at least a year, with big jumps i...
By Taren Sylvester
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Podcast
National Security Human Capital Program
Pete Hegseth’s Views About Women and Military StandardsIn recent weeks, Hegseth walked back comments made while promoting his book, where he said women did not belong in ground combat units. Without citing specific examples, he co...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Podcast
National Security Human Capital Program
What Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Defense Could Mean for Inclusivity in the MilitaryDr. Kyleanne Hunter, Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Military, Veterans, and Society Program at CNAS joins to discuss the Trump administration nominee for secretary of defense....
By Dr. Kyleanne Hunter
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program
To Improve Recruiting, Make Medical Standards Match Retention OnesStandards exist for a reason, but excluding people who could thrive in the military unnecessarily impairs readiness....
By Kareen Hart & Taren Sylvester
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program / Transatlantic Security / Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security
Sharper: Trump 2.0Donald Trump's return to the White House is widely expected to reshape America's global priorities. With personnel choices and policy agendas that mark a significant break fro...
By Charles Horn & Gwendolyn Nowaczyk
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Podcast
National Security Human Capital Program
Episode 7: Kate Kuzminski, CNASKate Kuzminski is Deputy Director of Studies and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). She is an expert on ...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Commentary
Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program
US waited too long to withdraw from AfghanistanThere was no good way for the United States to exit the failed war in Afghanistan....
By Paul Scharre
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Podcast
Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program
Military Analyst: U.S. Trained Afghan Forces For A Nation That Didn't ExistNPR's Don Gonyea speaks with analyst Jason Dempsey about why, after years of U.S. military training and billions of dollars, the Afghan military has proven unable to stand up ...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Podcast
Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program
Fierce fighting between Taliban and Afghan forces in KandaharChristopher Kolenda joins BBC to speak about the latest updates on the situation in Afghanistan Listen to the full conversation from the BBC....
By Christopher D. Kolenda
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Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program
The Afghan government failed to earn the trust of its peopleRetired US Army Col. Christopher Kolenda speaks to host Marco Werman about the need of Afghans to develop their own strategy moving forward. Listen to the full conversation f...
By Christopher D. Kolenda
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Implementing Women, Peace, and Security Guidance to Systematically Combat Gender-Based Violence in the MilitaryBy institutionalizing a culture that respects the perspectives of everyone who serves, the military advances preventative measures to address sexual harassment and assault....
By Dr. Kyleanne Hunter & Emma Moore
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program
The Trans Ban Is Gone but More Needs To Be DoneSimply lifting the ban isn’t enough to counteract the discrimination transgender service members and veterans continue to face....
By Nathalie Grogan
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Now Is a Bad Time to Weaken Civilian Control Over the MilitaryThe mob attacks on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 are a sudden reminder of just how vital a nonpartisan military really is—even in the United States....
By Jim Golby
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program
How to build more resilient and innovative US special operations teamsThe military is looking for the wrong solutions to support the force....
By Lt Col Kaveri T. Crum & Emma Moore
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program / Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Sharper: 20202020 featured an ever-evolving series of national security challenges....
By Sam Dorshimer, Nathalie Grogan, Emily Jin, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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National Security Human Capital Program
On GPS: Why civilians run the PentagonThe University of Texas, Austin's Jim Golby joins Fareed to look back at why generals have historically been kept away from serving as Secretary of Defense. Watch the full int...
By Jim Golby
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Podcast
National Security Human Capital Program
Ft. Hood InvestigationThe U.S. Army released a report this week detailing command failures at Fort Hood — the service’s premier base to train and deploy heavy forces — that led to violent deaths, s...
By Emma Moore
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Podcast
National Security Human Capital Program
Biden Criticized For Pick Of Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin As Pentagon ChiefPresident-elect Biden received pushback for his secretary of defense choice. NPR's David Greene talks about it with Jim Golby, who's been a special adviser to vice presidents ...
By Jim Golby
